Hairtail, also called cutlassfish or ribbonfish, is a long, slender, silvery marine fish with firm white flesh. It is popular in East Asian cooking, where it is usually cut into sections and pan-fried, braised, or steamed.
Nutritionally, hairtail is a lean, protein-rich fish. Per 100 g it provides about 127 kcal, 17.7 g of protein, 6 g of fat, and no carbohydrates. This reference reflects raw hairtail flesh.
Hairtail is usually cooked with oil and seasonings, which add to the final dish's calories. For accurate tracking, weigh the raw fish and account for the cooking method, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Hairtail (with skin)?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 3 oz serving (about 85 g) provides roughly 108 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
127 kcal
0 g
17.7 g
6 g
3 oz
85 g
108 kcal
0 g
15 g
5.1 g
1 fillet
113 g
143.5 kcal
0 g
20 g
6.8 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
